The Trojans (7-1 overall) are 1-1 against CFP-ranked opponents this season and have one more on their schedule with the chance for another if they can reach the Pac-12 title game.
The initial College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday, and USC came in at No. 9.
The Trojans – ranked ninth in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll, too – have started the season 7-1 overall with a 5-1 record in Pac-12 Conference play. USC is one of five Pac-12 teams to make the initial rankings. Oregon is one spot ahead of the Trojans at No. 8. UCLA at No. 12, Utah at No. 14 and Oregon State at No. 23 round out the Pac-12’s selections.
USC is 1-1 against teams in the first CFP rankings, with a win at Oregon State and a loss at Utah. The Trojans’ only remaining game against a ranked opponent is at UCLA in Week 12. But if the Trojans make the Pac-12 championship game they could add another resume game to their schedule.
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